Happy Turkey Day and 40% off all my designs AND a few more projects by Shelly M.

Happy Turkey Day!  I hope everyone gets to indulge in a yummy Thanksgiving meal today.  I also hope that at some point in the day you will count your blessings.  I am blessed to have a wonderful husband and son (who bakes the most delicious pumpkin pies) and a sweet, spirited daughter.  I am thankful to have a job that I love and that enables me to stay at home.  I am thankful to have a vehicle again!  I am lucky to know soo many wonderful people who care about little ol' me!  Basically, I'm one lucky lady and I want to thank anyone and everyone I know!

Well Thanksgiving being here means that Christmas is just around the corner and before you know it you'll be celebrating and enjoying Christmas dinner!  Be ready this year and save some money too by making homemade gifts. I have several items in my store that will help you with this task.  Today my section of the Paperthreads store is on sale for 40% off.  Click HERE to go shopping.  Pssst...I am running an even better sale on Black Friday...55% off!  Don't know what to make then keep reading.  I have some fabulous projects by my newest team member Shelly M that are sure to inspire you!

Shelly just can't get enough of my snowflakes!  I'm thrilled she likes them soooo much!  Here are two projects combining snowflakes from my Build a Wreath and Winter Penguin files.  They are super cute and super fast to make!

These little cards are merely 3 x 3 inches.  I just love the use of white with a single color.  What a great way to use all those embossing folders we just HAD to have huh!   They would be perfect to tuck into a gift.  I love the shimmery paper Shelly used on the purple ornament!  (This effect can also be achieved by spraying the ornaments with glimmer mist too).  The pop dots under the ornament are the perfect finishing touch!

Mittens seem to be all the rage lately.  I just love Shelly's take on this popular shape!  Again there are those snowflakes looking fab in sliver and white with a single jewel in the center.  Go to yesterdays post for even more projects from Shelly using those snowflakes.  If you would like to purchase either file click on the words above the preview.

Winter Penguin

 

 Build a Wreath

I have been super busy lately but I did manage to get one new file done.  It will be a big help in getting those Xmas cards finished.  It should show up in the store soon. Here is a sneak peek!

See lots of nice greetings for not only cards but gift tags too.  I have snow family tic tac holders I'm working on next. I have also been collecting things for the blog candy I'm giving away when I get to 200 files in my store.  It's going to be GREAT!  Stay tuned....

I'll be praying everyone who is traveling today arrives safely to their destinations and then safely back home again!  Savor your life!  Thanks for stopping by!

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Announcing a new member of my Creative Design Team and Thanksgiving sale coming soon!

Howdy,
         I am proud to announce Shelly Mercado has agreed to join my creative design team.  I am sooo happy Shelly said yes!  I was blown away by all her projects when she first started posting things on the Paperthreads gallery a few months ago.  How could I not ask this wonderful lady who has the same wonderful name as me join my team!  Here is a photo of the beautiful lady and a little bio.

Hi, I'm Shelly (aka PopsicleToes or ShellyPop on Paperthreads) and I've been paper crafting for almost 5 years.  I am inspired by all the creativity that I have seen and hope to do the same for others.  I live in MN and am incredibly blessed with three beautiful children and a husband, who is my biggest supporter.  I am honored to be a part of Shelly's Creative Design Team and look forward to sharing some projects with you.  Happy cutting!

Shelly has shared sooooo many awesome projects with me that I couldn't possible post them all today.  I will share a few today and post more throughout the holiday weekend.  First up we have two projects made with my tea caddy file. 

I love the vintage feel to this tea set.  I don't do vintage well.  It always looks like I drug my project through the mud!  LOL!  I'm glad Shelly does a great job with the vintage look.  She made a tiny little rose out of punches to sit on top the flowers that comes in the file.  I love the little stick pin, pearls and sheer ribbon..perfect touch indeed!

Shelly had so much fun with my tea caddy file that she decided to do another.  This one is near and dear to my heart as I love anything with snowmen and/or snowflakes on it.  Shelly used the snowflakes from my Winter Penguin and Build a Wreath file.  I love the snowflakes layered like that and the jewel centers!  As Shelly mentioned what  great gift this would make filled with peppermint tea!  Shelly also made a great card using the same design. If you would like to purchase the tea caddy...click HERE. 

Shelly was on a roll making cards.  She created another great one using the same snowflakes as above but this time she added the candy canes from my build a wreath file to make a fabulous shaker card.  

 
Here is what Shelly had to say about this card.  "I cut the overlay for the candy cane with ScorTape and used Dazzling Diamonds and MS Red glitter to make them stand out. MS chunky glitter was used for the snow and the window frame was cut with Nesties."  I have yet to try the Scor Tape trick but I want to.  Sounds like it is a super easy way to add glitter to the images!  Hmmm you know what after looking at this image I bet you could do one candy cane and add a North pole sign to it for a Santa type card.

Okay how about one more card before you bake that pie!  I promise you it's worth looking at!

See didn't I tell you...it is the cutest!  This card is shaped like a bowl.  Wouldn't it be perfect to give with a batch of Holiday cookies?  I love how Shelly added the two candy canes sticking out of the bowl....makes it  look soo very real!  I loved that Christmas tree paper Shelly used and just HAD to have it..being the paper attic that I AM!  It was last year's My Minds Eye Christmas paper and I finally tracked some down on Etsy.  It should arrive in my mailbox any day now...I can't wait!  Anyway, the penguin is from my Winter Penguin file. If you would like to purchase either of the files Shelly used click on the words above the previews.

Winter Penguin

 

 Build a Wreath

I also wanted to let you know I am having a Thanksgiving day sale.  You get 40% off on Thanksgiving Day.  Then on Black Friday you get a whopping 55% off.  In case you missed the big sale you still have a chance to save 40% off November 27th through the 30th. 

Have fun preparing for turkey day.  I will catch ya tomorrow!

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Technique Tuesdays: Ribbon Tree, freebie and another teacher's gift

Howdy!
I hope you are all enjoying the holiday seasons. I am listening to Christmas music and it's cold outside. I was watching a movie about Chirstmas in LA. I can't imagine being in shorts and celebrating Christmas. Just doesn't seem like Christmas without having to bundle up!

Okay on to the technique. This is a quick simple one in which you can use up some of those ribbon scraps or ribbons you have too many of! I am demonstrating it being used as a tree but any die cut can be used. Remember you can click on the photo to see it larger.



A few examples for embellishing your tree. OH Psst...I have the tree freebie for you later.



Hints and Tips:
I used plain ivory cardstock for my tree because I knew the ribbons would cover the tree completely. If you are using sheer ribbons keep in mind your base tree will show through.

Scor-Tape or Terrifically Tacky Tape (Red-Line) hold very well just about anything you want to add to your tree. Seed beads look very pretty but know that your base will show through that is why I added them on top of the red ribbon instead of the actually paper tree. You can add glitter in the same way. Just lay down the tape and sprinkle glitter on top. Flower Soft would work too...how about trying candy sprinkles!

Dew drops, pearls, brads, or dots of glitter glue can be added to the tree to act as ornaments.

It is very important you get the glue evenly dispersed on your die cut. If you don't you'll get bumps or loose unattractive ribbons.

You WILL get some fraying. You can apply some fray stop to the ends if that bothers you. Personally, I think it adds to the handmade charm and I actually considered using my scissors to make the ribbon fray and doing a rustic looking tree!

You can use any shape you'd like to as your base die cut...but keep in mind you will have to trim the ribbons off later. More intricate shapes will be harder to trim around.

This method can be used to decorate a photo frame too. Ribbon comes in such a variety of colors and style..it would be very easy to make a frame to match your decor.

You can substitute the ribbon with paper strips. Please note things look better if you vary the widths of the paper strips. This is a fabulous use of paper scraps!

Below is my example of a rather non-traditional looking Christmas tree. I loved this paper and thought the ribbon strips went with it so well. My inking could have been done better though. Oh and sorry about the photo..I didn't have the best lighting when I took it and it was too dark to go outside.



I used my folded photo corners for this card. I love how they fold around the corner of the paper or photo so no glue touches the photos. These are also great for placing photos onto card fronts since the recipient can remove the photo easily when they receive the card. If you'd like to purchase the file click preview below.

I'd also like to share with you another teacher's gift I recently made. My son's teacher asked for hand sanitizer to be donated throughout the year so I decorated the bottle with a penguin. Penguins are their mascots so it is great for a Winter theme for the classroom. After taking the photo so you wouldn't see the glare I applied clear contact paper to my design to protect it from Kindergarten hands! If yours is all paper then decoupage is a great sealer. I just wasn't sure how it would react with the Flower Soft I used on the scarf and hat...or the rhinestones I used on the snowflakes.



If you love this penguin and have to have it NOW! LOL! You must purchase my membership. Click the preview below to purchase it. You will be getting at least 20 files for one low price of $10.00 a grand deal! You can also purchase gift memberships. All you need to do is provide the Paperthreads forum name of the person you are buying the membership for. If you aren't a member of Paperthreads forum it's is easy and free to register.



Thanks for stopping by and letting me share a ribbonriffic technique with you! LOL! As a parting gift I am giving you the tree I used in my demo. I designed this tree with very simple straight edges making it perfect for this technique. Please be sure to grab it now if you want it. It will be gone in 24 hours. The zip file contains the AI, GSD, KNK, SVG, and WPC formats. Even though this file is free right now my TOU still applies. I ask that you DO NOT share this file but direct them here to download it themselves. Sorry freebie has expired.

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Holidays!
Shelly

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Freebie, coupon and new files in my store!

Howdy everyone!
It seems a cold front has captured many areas. Are you staying warm!?!

I have gotten a few new files in my store.



Click here to be taken directly to the file in my store.

My son just loves playing in the snow. No matter if it's just a dusting. He'll find a way to have fun! I designed this file to go with pics of him in the layout below. He had new boots and couldn't wait to play in the snow with them. Today we have plenty snow on the ground but the temps are in the negatives numbers so there will be no playing in the snow today!
This layout also uses a few of my other files. Scroll down to the previous post to see these.

I host a sketch challenge on paperthreads (again scroll down to the previous post to see the details). I needed to make a general birthday card and figured I'd go ahead and use the sketch for it. Thus the card below was born. I sent it to my 15 year old nephew and my much older uncle. So it's a great card for all ages!


Click here to be taken directly to it in my store.

I am a ribbon addict so I had to do one with real ribbon too!



Can you believe Valentine's Day is coming up so soon! It seems like time just flies by lately! Anyway, I wanted a quick treat I could give away. Here is what I came up with. It is so quick...No scoring needed. Just wrap the paper around the candy bar and add the decorations.
Click here to be taken directly to it in my store.



I also have a lollipop bee planned. Below is the prototype the file looks much better now that I modified it. I'll let you know when I get a new photo taken and get it into the store.



I also have a few other candy items planned for Valentine's. I want to make something my son can give out at pre-school to his classmates.

Now that's you made it this far. I'm going to give you a coupon in honor of my birthday. It's Jan . 19th....I'm not telling the year! LOL! I'm the KNK Groove machine for my birthday. It should arrive tomorrow. I'm so excited. With the new machine I'll be able to design larger 12" files. My mind is just buzzing with ideas! I don't know if I'll be able to sleep tonight!





I used the snowman flake and corner on my layout above. If you like it here is a coupon to get $1.00 off this file. Enter the code SS_0109_12687 when checking out. It will expire Jan 20, 2009 EST so hurry! Click here to be taken directly to it in my store. I have a few other snowflakes and such in the works too so stay tuned.

Finally, time for your freebie! I had made this freebie long ago and forgot about it. It is perfect for Valentine's Day digital layouts so I hope you can use it. Click here to download (link expired)

I used megadoodle inspired wonderful stuffing style! It is so unique...you've gotta see it for yourselves. Click here to be taken direclty to it in her store.



We started Weight Watchers again. Hubby and I have been doing fairly well. I am so hungry so that is it! I'm ending this post!
Thanks for reading, looking, and shopping!
Shelly

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